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I have thalassaemia minor, am pregnant and feel very lethargic. Should I be taking iron supplements?

April 26, 2017feel iron lethargic minor pregnant Supplements taking thalassaemia

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I have thalassaemia minor, am pregnant and feel very lethargic. Should I be taking iron supplements?

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It is essential that you find out from your doctor whether you are iron deficient from the iron studies, (and it is not uncommon for thalassaemia carriers (who have the minor trait) who are pregnant to be iron deficient. If that is the case and you are “on the threshold” of Fe deficiency it is reasonable to take iron supplements (with your Doctor’s approval).